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Welcome to the 2019 Upstate Technology Conference!

A link to the online UTC 2019 Session Catalog will be sent to all registered attendees. Registering for a Sched account or selecting classes is for participant convenience only and DOES NOT grant admittance into the conference or individual sessions. All participants must be registered for the conference through Eventbrite and sessions are first-come, first-serve at the conference.

8:30am EDT

Let's Nerd Out! Science Specific Tech Tools

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If you want to revamp your science lesson plans, this session is for you! We will explore several websites and resources that can be implemented in a middle or high school science classroom. We will explore HHMI Biointeractive, Science Friday, ChemCollective, Physics World and more!
Session Resources

Speakers

Anna Morrison

Instructional Coach, Greenville County Schools

I am the instructional coach at Mauldin High School. One of my instructional goals is to work toward a perfect balance between educational technology and solid pedagogy.

Tuesday July 9, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
205

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Middle, High
Subject Area Science

8:30am EDT

Bloxels- Create Games that Assess Student Knowledge

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Bloxels are educational technology tools that allow students to show their creativity and innovation by creating their own game worlds. See how you can take simple colored cubes and create your own game that tells a story or shows understanding of content. Participants will be engaged throughout the entire session as we learn how to create our own games. Ideas for integrating into various subject areas will be shared throughout the session.

Speakers

Joyce Camp

Director Of Instructional Technology Center, Winthrop University

Mrs. Camp has been an educator for 21 years, working with learners from kindergarten through adults. Mrs. Camp holds a BFA and M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology. She has developed curriculum for educators and students, and enjoys sharing her love of technology with others... Read More →

UTC Bloxels Create Games That Assess Student Knowledge (1) pptx

Beginning to Use Bloxels docx

Tuesday July 9, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
219

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

9:45am EDT

Facilitating a Learner-Centered Makerspace

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"We have this tech and these tools, but we don't know how to use them or incorporate them into our lessons." We hear this a lot. In fact, they're the primary reasons most teachers are hesitant to adopt a "maker mindset". This session defines a makerspace and de-mystifies how to facilitate it. Discover why student creation drives learning, how you can foster it, and what's essential for a successful, learner-centered makerspace.

Speakers

Patrick Ford

Chad Treado

Facilitating a Learner Centered Makerspace pdf

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
231

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Chromebooks Coding/Robotics/STEAM Google iPad

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

9:45am EDT

Tech It Up with Classroom Stations

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Using technology in station rotations can be a challenge. We will give tips and tricks to use technology in stations and have accountability pieces built in. Teachers will leave this session with ready to go ideas to implement at the beginning of the school year.

Speakers

Paige Mitchell

Elementary Digital Integration Specialist, Anderson School District 5

Paige Mitchell has 13 years of elementary education experience. Paige has a degree in Elementary Education and a masters in Reading. Paige is passionate about using technology in the classroom and creating engaging learning opportunities for students. Paige is a Digital Integration... Read More →

Erin Darnell

Digital Integration Specialist, Anderson School District 5

Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist with Anderson School District Five in Anderson, South Carolina. She has been in education for 16 years, and has taught all grades, K-5. Darnell holds a Bachelors in Early Childhood, a Masters in K-12 Technology Integration, and a Masters... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
109

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM Flipped Classroom

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary, Middle
Subject Area All Subjects

9:45am EDT

Making Wonder with Cue: Content Integration with Robots

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Come experience Cue, and learn how your students can use robots to enhance their content area learning! This session provides practical ways to use robotics in your digital learning environment, empowering student creativity and improving problem solving skills, all while meeting standards. With Cue, see engagement in your classroom grow!
Session Resources

Speakers

Jessica Moore

Elementary school teacher, Buena Vista Elementary

Cassie Heinz

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
227

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Advanced
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

9:45am EDT

Teaching K-8 Computer Science Skills Without a Computer

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Many K-8 computer science skills can be taught without the use of a computer. Computational and critical thinking, collaboration with others, creative problem solving, and the ability to communicate (the 4 C’s) are all important skills learned by including computer science lessons in your classroom. This workshop will be hands on, and participants will leave with many ideas for how to incorporate these ideas in their classrooms regardless of grade level or subject area taught.

Speakers

Joyce Camp

Director Of Instructional Technology Center, Winthrop University

Mrs. Camp has been an educator for 21 years, working with learners from kindergarten through adults. Mrs. Camp holds a BFA and M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology. She has developed curriculum for educators and students, and enjoys sharing her love of technology with others... Read More →

UTC Computer Science Presentation (1) pptx

Tuesday July 9, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
219

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary, Middle
Subject Area All Subjects

11:00am EDT

Facilitating a Learner-Centered Makerspace

Feedback Survey

"We have this tech and these tools, but we don't know how to use them or incorporate them into our lessons." We hear this a lot. In fact, they're the primary reasons most teachers are hesitant to adopt a "maker mindset". This session defines a makerspace and de-mystifies how to facilitate it. Discover why student creation drives learning, how you can foster it, and what's essential for a successful, learner-centered makerspace.

Speakers

Patrick Ford

Chad Treado

Facilitating a Learner Centered Makerspace pdf

Tuesday July 9, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
231

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Chromebooks Coding/Robotics/STEAM Google iPad

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

11:00am EDT

Tech It Up with Classroom Stations

Feedback Survey

Using technology in station rotations can be a challenge. We will give tips and tricks to use technology in stations and have accountability pieces built in. Teachers will leave this session with ready to go ideas to implement at the beginning of the school year.

Speakers

Paige Mitchell

Elementary Digital Integration Specialist, Anderson School District 5

Paige Mitchell has 13 years of elementary education experience. Paige has a degree in Elementary Education and a masters in Reading. Paige is passionate about using technology in the classroom and creating engaging learning opportunities for students. Paige is a Digital Integration... Read More →

Erin Darnell

Digital Integration Specialist, Anderson School District 5

Erin Darnell is a Digital Integration Specialist with Anderson School District Five in Anderson, South Carolina. She has been in education for 16 years, and has taught all grades, K-5. Darnell holds a Bachelors in Early Childhood, a Masters in K-12 Technology Integration, and a Masters... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
109

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM Flipped Classroom

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary, Middle
Subject Area All Subjects

12:15pm EDT

Merge into the Future- Virtual Reality in the Classroom

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Holding a virtual object forever changes the way we learn, create and play. With Merge Cubes and AR (Augmented Reality), you can bring lessons to life in a way that engages students and leaves them wanting more. Learn how to integrate Merge Cubes and AR in your every day curriculum while supporting active learning.

Speakers

Maghan Churchill

Tuesday July 9, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
201

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

12:15pm EDT

Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom

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Coding is in high demand. Come learn how to get started with students as young as kindergarten. This course will highlight several tried and trusted websites and apps that provide students with hours of coding experience and teachers with easy to use technology that easily fits into all content areas. All information is adjustable to fit any of the early childhood grades. Join the movement of coding in Kindergarten!
An iPad or laptop would be beneficial for investigating these as we talk about each app or website.
Session Resources

Speakers

Laura Thompson

Tuesday July 9, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
112

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area All Subjects

12:30pm EDT

STEM for All with Discovery Education

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Learn how Discovery Education supports you in creating a STEM learning environment, where powerful critical thinking and exploration practices draw across disciplines to allow students to ask and solve deep real-world questions, collaborate with peers and experts, arrive at meaningful conclusions through inquiry and the exploration of the 4C’s skills tied to STEM careers. Leave with resources to use and share right away!

Speakers

Patti Duncan

Silver, Discovery Education

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital curriculum resources for K–12 classrooms worldwide. We are the home to award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, and the largest professional development community of its kind.

Tuesday July 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
113

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

1:45pm EDT

Integrating Robotics Into Your Curriculum

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Robots are fun, but do you feel like you don't have time to fit them into your day? Why not teach your standards and robotics at the same time? In this session you will learn different ways to integrate robotics into your curriculum and how to enhance lessons you already have! You will walk away with different ideas and lessons that you can use to engage and excite your students!
Session Resources

Speakers

Maeghan Browning

Tuesday July 9, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
220

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area All Subjects

1:45pm EDT

STEM for All with Discovery Education

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Learn how Discovery Education supports you in creating a STEM learning environment, where powerful critical thinking and exploration practices draw across disciplines to allow students to ask and solve deep real-world questions, collaborate with peers and experts, arrive at meaningful conclusions through inquiry and the exploration of the 4C’s skills tied to STEM careers. Leave with resources to use and share right away!

Speakers

Patti Duncan

Silver, Discovery Education

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital curriculum resources for K–12 classrooms worldwide. We are the home to award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, and the largest professional development community of its kind.

Tuesday July 9, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
113

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

3:00pm EDT

Integrating Robotics Into Your Curriculum

Feedback Survey

Robots are fun, but do you feel like you don't have time to fit them into your day? Why not teach your standards and robotics at the same time? In this session you will learn different ways to integrate robotics into your curriculum and how to enhance lessons you already have! You will walk away with different ideas and lessons that you can use to engage and excite your students!
Session Resources

Speakers

Maeghan Browning

Tuesday July 9, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
220

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area All Subjects

8:30am EDT

Making History Come Alive

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In this session, attendees will learn several ways they can use MAKER and technology to bring social studies and history to life! Attendees will experience student projects and, through the video and written reflections, hear from the students what worked and what they want to do differently next time. They will "play" with creating similar projects to experience what students do and learn. Finally, we will brainstorm ideas for projects in their classes to highlight MAKER and technology. This session will feature green screen, maker, and tech tools that work on iPads, Chrome, and the web. All grade levels and experience levels will be able to use these ideas!

Speakers

Nancy Penchev

Elementary school teacher, Scheck Hillel

Nancy Penchev is an I LAB Teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator. Her presentations include local, state, and international conferences. She has led webinars on Uncommon Test Prep for EdWeb.net and Common Sense Media and Teacher Tech for PBS SoCal. She was published in Teaching... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
213

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM Google

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary, Middle
Subject Area Social Studies

8:30am EDT

GoogleMania!

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Sometimes as educators we just need time and space as we learn and explore. That's exactly what this session is geared towards. This session will run as a workshop style where you will interact with various Google resources (tools, extensions, hidden gems, and more). By the end of the session you will be able to take back some of the experiences to use in your instructional setting. Come prepared with a charged up device for a speedy session!
Session Resources

Speakers

Thomas McAuliff

Instructional support, Anderson School District One

Thomas McAuliff currently serves as an Instructional Technologist for Anderson School District One. Prior to to his current role, he was an elementary level teacher, a SCASCD Emerging Leader, and was a District TOY Top 10 Finalist in Greenville County. He has also earned Google Level... Read More →

Carly Hudson

Wednesday July 10, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
207

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM Flipped Classroom Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

8:30am EDT

Inspiring students to code, even if you know nothing about it

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You know programming and coding skills are important to prepare students to be successful in the future workforce. You may even have students who have expressed interest or demonstrated an aptitude for programming. But if you don't know much about it, how do you help connect students with resources or guide them to a career pathway? As Executive Director of Build Carolina, Lelia King runs several technology education programs, including SC Codes - a statewide initiative to help students access everything they need to explore a career in programming. Her goal is to help inspire more students to explore how to use programming skills to build projects in a variety of subject areas.
Session Resources

Speakers

Lelia King

Wednesday July 10, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
111

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

9:45am EDT

Inspiring students to code, even if you know nothing about it

Feedback Survey

You know programming and coding skills are important to prepare students to be successful in the future workforce. You may even have students who have expressed interest or demonstrated an aptitude for programming. But if you don't know much about it, how do you help connect students with resources or guide them to a career pathway? As Executive Director of Build Carolina, Lelia King runs several technology education programs, including SC Codes - a statewide initiative to help students access everything they need to explore a career in programming. Her goal is to help inspire more students to explore how to use programming skills to build projects in a variety of subject areas.
Session Resources

Speakers

Lelia King

Wednesday July 10, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
111

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

9:45am EDT

Using Robotics in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom

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This session will show teachers how they can use Drones, Ozobots, Sphero balls, and Coding programs in middle school mathematics classrooms.
Session Resources

Speakers

Emily Strickland

Middle school teacher, Virtual Program

Emily Strickland is an educator for Greenville K-8 Virtual School in Greenville, SC as the Middle level Math Interventionist. Through this role she helps motivate students to love mathematics and to assist in bridging the gap between skills that have been lost throughout students... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
227

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type Middle
Subject Area Mathematics

9:45am EDT

GoogleMania!

Feedback Survey

Sometimes as educators we just need time and space as we learn and explore. That's exactly what this session is geared towards. This session will run as a workshop style where you will interact with various Google resources (tools, extensions, hidden gems, and more). By the end of the session you will be able to take back some of the experiences to use in your instructional setting. Come prepared with a charged up device for a speedy session!
Session Resources

Speakers

Thomas McAuliff

Instructional support, Anderson School District One

Thomas McAuliff currently serves as an Instructional Technologist for Anderson School District One. Prior to to his current role, he was an elementary level teacher, a SCASCD Emerging Leader, and was a District TOY Top 10 Finalist in Greenville County. He has also earned Google Level... Read More →

Carly Hudson

Wednesday July 10, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
207

Coding/Robotics/STEAM Flipped Classroom Google

Target Audience Level Intermediate
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

11:00am EDT

Building the Bridge between Literacy and STEM in the Early Childhood Classroom

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Literacy and STEM go hand in hand. Picture books contain vast amounts of STEM material for students to expand and grow in their understanding of literature and engineering concepts. Come see how a simple picture book could produce limitless opportunities for students to show what they know through STEM connected to literacy. In this session, we will discuss various activities related to one specific picture book. A list of teaching apps will also be included and introduced during this session. Come find a way to maximize your teaching with minimal effort with tons of cross-curricular options.
An iPad or laptop would be beneficial for exploring the apps introduced in this session.
Session Resources

Speakers

Laura Thompson

Wednesday July 10, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
220

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area All Subjects

11:00am EDT

Girls Building STEAM

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In this session, we will be looking at ways to engage girls in STEAM fields. We will discuss books, activities, family outreach, and special projects. We will also share our project Designing the Future: Using Fashion to Address Ecological Needs. Our project, where they ideas came from, who taught what, and where we got funding will all be shared.

Speakers

Nancy Penchev

Elementary school teacher, Scheck Hillel

Nancy Penchev is an I LAB Teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator. Her presentations include local, state, and international conferences. She has led webinars on Uncommon Test Prep for EdWeb.net and Common Sense Media and Teacher Tech for PBS SoCal. She was published in Teaching... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
213

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

12:30pm EDT

How to Be Okay with Students Running Circles Around You OR Incorporating Computer Science to Increase Student Engagement

Feedback Survey

If you want 100% engagement, incorporate coding into your lesson. Accepting that your students will probably know more about coding & computer science than you eliminates a lot of the anxiety you may have about trying something new. We will use TEACHER FRIENDLY and FREE tools to incorporate math, writing skills, etc. across the curriculum while students use coding to create interactive and engaging projects. All students can code and so can you!!!
Session Resources

Speakers

TJ Olenja

STEMs Middle School Teacher, Berea Middle

I am passionate about bringing STEM/STEAM experiences to and providing our community with the tools that will help create solutions, enhance our society while making connections to high demand/high wage careers.If STEMs is the 2nd Industrial Revolution, let's get on board, Full STEAM... Read More →

Copy of UTC Presenter Template 2019 pptx

Wednesday July 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
212

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects

1:45pm EDT

Building the Bridge between Literacy and STEM in the Early Childhood Classroom

Feedback Survey

Literacy and STEM go hand in hand. Picture books contain vast amounts of STEM material for students to expand and grow in their understanding of literature and engineering concepts. Come see how a simple picture book could produce limitless opportunities for students to show what they know through STEM connected to literacy. In this session, we will discuss various activities related to one specific picture book. A list of teaching apps will also be included and introduced during this session. Come find a way to maximize your teaching with minimal effort with tons of cross-curricular options.
An iPad or laptop would be beneficial for exploring the apps introduced in this session.
Session Resources

Speakers

Laura Thompson

Wednesday July 10, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
220

Apps or Web 2.0 tools Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type Elementary
Subject Area All Subjects

1:45pm EDT

How to Be Okay with Students Running Circles Around You OR Incorporating Computer Science to Increase Student Engagement

Feedback Survey

If you want 100% engagement, incorporate coding into your lesson. Accepting that your students will probably know more about coding & computer science than you eliminates a lot of the anxiety you may have about trying something new. We will use TEACHER FRIENDLY and FREE tools to incorporate math, writing skills, etc. across the curriculum while students use coding to create interactive and engaging projects. All students can code and so can you!!!
Session Resources

Speakers

TJ Olenja

STEMs Middle School Teacher, Berea Middle

I am passionate about bringing STEM/STEAM experiences to and providing our community with the tools that will help create solutions, enhance our society while making connections to high demand/high wage careers.If STEMs is the 2nd Industrial Revolution, let's get on board, Full STEAM... Read More →

Copy of UTC Presenter Template 2019 pptx

Wednesday July 10, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
212

Coding/Robotics/STEAM

Target Audience Level Beginner
Audience Type General (all of the above)
Subject Area All Subjects